Apprentice Secretary - Gastroenterology

20 month Fixed Term Contract - Apprenticeship

We welcome applications from individuals wishing to become an Apprentice and gain experience in the NHS. You will develop new skills and knowledge whilst working with an established team gaining valuable work experience and a recognised apprenticeship qualification. You will be enrolled with a local education provider and will be required to complete your Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration Apprenticeship Standard qualification within the duration of the placement.

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and versatile individual to join the Trust as an Apprentice Secretary in the Gastroenterology Department. Our Gastroenterology department is split up into sub-specialities and further sub-specialities within these; Hepatology/Pancreatic; Nutrition; Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). We operate outpatient clinics, inpatient endoscopy and outpatient endoscopy and have an allocated gastroenterology ward (Guist) for patients. We have consultants, registrars, IBD specialist nurses, Liver specialist nurses and Nutrition specialist nurses along with Upper and Lower Cancer specialist nurses. As a busy department, our patients are at the heart of everything we do and being focused on delivering the quality of care that our patients expect, in a timely manner is vital in this role.

Main duties of the job

You will work as part of a busy team and respect and integrity are an essential part of the ethos of working together that drives our department. This is a busy role with varying demands, so building an effective rapport with colleagues and being ready to take their guidance and offer your support will be really important.

The Gastroenterology department is committed to offering the best possible care to our patients and this requires dedication from all our staff and this role will be no exception. We will expect you to share our passion for achieving excellence in the care of our patients.

Our secretaries act as a point of contact for all communications between the Consultant, patients, relatives, all hospital staff, General Practitioners and their staff and outside agencies, maintaining a close working relationship between Consultants and patients as appropriate.

Monday - Friday 9.00 - 17.00

About us

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Eligibility Criteria

All applicants must be:

• Aged 16+
• Resident in the UK/EEA for the last three consecutive years
• Must not have a qualification in a similar subject at the same level or above
• Must not be in any form of formal government-funded education upon the start of their apprenticeship

Qualifications and Skills Required

• Good general standard of education
• 4 GCSEs at Grade D/3 or above (or equivalent) subject to the job specification
• Good standard of literacy and numeracy
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Good IT skills

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• 4 GCSEs at D/3 or above (or equivalent) including Maths and English

Experience Desirable

• Previous secretarial experience

Skills Essential

• Ability to work flexibly to the needs of the service
• Excellent standards of documentation and record keeping
• Ability to participate as part of an efficient and effective team

Attitude, aptitude Essential

• Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
• Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Employer details Employer name

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Address

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Norwich
NR4 7UY

Employer's website

£12,514 a year per annum, pro rata (£240 per week)